Essex New York Map

About Essex, New York

Essex is a locality in Essex County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Essex is located at 44.3101°N, 73.3526°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12936.

Essex unfolds along the western shore of Lake Champlain, a place where the land itself seems to exhale the cool, clear air of the Adirondack foothills. It lies 13.4 miles south-south-west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 211°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-west of Shelburne. The terrain here is a gentle descent from the rugged peaks to the water's edge, a mosaic of rolling fields, dense woodlands, and the occasional, stoic farmhouse. The light, especially as it softens towards evening, casts a warm, golden hue over the weathered clapboard buildings and the quiet, tree-lined streets, lending a timeless quality to the scene. The lake itself, a vast, shimmering expanse, acts as a constant, soothing presence, its moods shifting from a placid mirror to a restless, wind-whipped surface. The history of Essex is deeply entwined with its strategic position on the lake, a fact that shaped its early development as a vital port and shipbuilding center. Echoes of its industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the lingering scent of woodsmoke. Today, the economy leans towards agriculture and the quiet allure of tourism, drawing visitors to its historic inns and the surrounding natural beauty. The legacy of its founders, a blend of hardy settlers and enterprising merchants, is palpable in the enduring character of Essex, a place that holds its history with a quiet, unpretentious grace.

About This Essex Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Essex, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Essex and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Essex includes the ZIP code (12936), telephone area code (845), county seat of Essex County (Elizabethtown), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Essex is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.